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Acting
Junji Masuda
Born October 25, 1915 · Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Died May 25, 1989 · aged 73
No biography available.
Known For
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love · 1959The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
★ 8.21959
MovieWarDrama
After handing in a report on the treatment of Chinese colonial labor, Kaji is offered the post of labour chief at a large mining operation in Manchuria, which also grants him exemption from military service. He accepts and moves with his newlywed wife Michiko, but when he tries to put his ideas of more humane treatment into practice, he finds himself at odds with scheming officials, cruel foremen, and the military police.
Tokyo Twilight · 1957Tokyo Twilight
★ 7.71957
MovieDrama
Two sisters learn about the existence of their long-lost biological mother, but the younger is unable to accept the fact that she was abandoned as a child.
Scandal · 1950Scandal
★ 6.91950
MovieDrama
A celebrity photograph sparks a court case as a tabloid magazine spins a scandalous yarn over a painter and a famous singer.
Early Spring · 1956Early Spring
★ 7.51956
MovieDramaRomance
A young salaryman and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he embarks on an extramarital affair.
Invasion of the Neptune Men · 1961Invasion of the Neptune Men
★ 3.11961
MovieScience FictionAction
Astronomer Shinichi Tachibana has a secret identity as the superhero "Iron Sharp" and is well beloved by children. When they are attacked by a group of metallic aliens, Iron Sharp drives the aliens away. The resourceful Tachibana helps develop an electric barrier to block the aliens from coming to the Earth. After several losses by the aliens, they announce that they will invade the Earth, throwing the world into a state of panic.
The Story of Pure Love · 1957The Story of Pure Love
★ 6.81957
MovieRomanceDrama
Junai Monogatari AKA Story of Pure Love is about two poor youths, Mitsuko and Kando, rebelling against society in various ways, who are desperately trying to be together despite tortuous circumstances. The film depicts their lives as thieves, menial laborers who can get little pay, society outcasts, and of course, lovers. Junai Monogatari depicts, mostly, their struggles within the Japanese reformatory system and Mitsuko's worsening sickness.
Wedding Ring · 1950Wedding Ring
★ 6.61950
MovieDramaRomance
A jewelry store president begins to fall for the doctor treating her husband's illness.
The Moon Has Risen · 1955The Moon Has Risen
★ 6.91955
MovieDramaRomance
Mokichi Asai is a widowed father living in Nara with three daughters—Chizuru, Ayako, and Setsuko. The youngest, Setsuko, plays matchmaker for her older sisters, leading to humorous and awkward romantic entanglements.
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